Electrical Estimator

Job Summary:
ALBD’s Estimating Department is responsible for preparing bids per client’s request(s) and delivery of comprehensive proposals. The Electrical Estimator is responsible for collaborating with department leads and team to facilitate project cost determination and potential profitability for commercial and mixed-use projects in order to meet department and company goals. This valued member of our team will be creative, solutions oriented, thrive on winning profitable work, be a team player, and have an inner drive for success.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze, review, and interpret Electrical Drawings, related project plans, and specifications to produce comprehensive Electrical estimates
• Prepare accurate and detailed material, labor, equipment, time and miscellaneous take-offs and estimates required for each RFP and/or project
• Ability to estimate projects from start to finish of projects ranging from $10K to $10M in electrical scope
• Must be able to perform accurate material takeoffs
• Solicit pricing from suppliers and subcontractors
• Draft scope letters, proposals, and vendor solicitations
• Qualify vendor pricing quotes
• Attend job walks, pre-bid meetings, collaborations and conferences with clients and design professionals
• Respond to Vendors and Clients regarding Bid Inquiries
• Organize and File Bid Documents
• Attend Project Hand Off Meetings
• Review RFQ/RFP documents for the solicitation of subcontractors and vendors
• Possess a high level of expertise in all phases of electrical construction
• Enforce compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, safety standards and contracts and report all variances to the Division Manager
• Other responsibilities and duties may be assigned

Education, Skills and Experience:

• 3-5 Years Experience as an Electrical Estimator for an electrical contracting company
• 2-5 years of experience as a Commercial and/or Service Electrician eager to transition from the field to office
• 2+ years of Accubid experience required
• LiveCount experience is a plus
• Respond to Customer Inquiries or request for Pricing Alternatives
• Knowledge and ability to understand Architectural Drawings, MEP Drawings, and specifications
• Experience in utilizing Electrical Estimating software, Bluebeam, Excel, Building Connected, and like platforms
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
• Strong organization, time management, and communication skills
• Solid attention to detail

Benefits:

• Salary Ranges: $65,000 – $85,000 per year
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Insurance and 401K with 4% match